The ruling came on Tuesday after the court accepted the government’s appeal against Achakzai’s acquittal. Moreover, the judges declared the September 4, 2020 verdict null and void, changing the outcome of the long-running case.
Balochistan High Court Reverses Earlier Acquittal
The Balochistan High Court set aside the previous acquittal of Abdul Majeed Achakzai while hearing the government’s appeal. Subsequently, the court convicted him in connection with the killing of traffic sub-inspector Haji Ataullah.
The judges awarded Achakzai a 10-year prison sentence under Section 320 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). This provision deals with causing death through a rash or negligent act.
The decision marks a significant development in the case, which had previously resulted in Achakzai’s acquittal in September 2020.
Court Orders Diyat Payment to Victim’s Family
Alongside the prison sentence, the high court directed Achakzai to pay diyat to the legal heirs of the deceased traffic sub-inspector.
Diyat refers to financial compensation payable to the victim’s legal heirs under applicable legal provisions. Therefore, the court’s ruling includes both imprisonment and compensation for the victim’s family.
Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Issued
The court also ordered the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants against Achakzai. During its order, the court stated, “Achakzai, who is presently in jail, should be arrested and sent to jail.”
The verdict came from a divisional bench comprising Justice Muhammad Amir Nawaz Rana and Justice Abdul Qayyum Lehri.
With the earlier acquittal now overturned, the high court’s decision changes the legal outcome of the case involving the killing of traffic sub-inspector Haji Ataullah.
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